Price, Charges & Tax
Silver Making Charges
Per-gram and percentage making charges on silver jewellery and articles.
Rates as on 29 September 2026 · Updated 29 September 2026
Today’s silver (Delhi)
₹2,40,000/kg
₹240 per gram, excl. GSTOverview
Because silver is much cheaper than gold, making charges are a larger share of the price. Jewellers charge either a flat amount per gram or a percentage of metal value; handcrafted, filigree and oxidised designs cost more.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Per-gram | ≈ ₹3 – ₹25 per gram |
| Percentage | ≈ 8% – 30% (higher for handcrafted work) |
| Coins/bars | Small premium over metal value |
| GST | 3% on total |
Example — 100 g 925 anklet pair
| Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metal value | 100 g × ₹250 × 925/999 | ₹23,148 |
| Making @ ₹15/g | 100 × 15 | ₹1,500 |
| Sub-total | ₹24,648 | |
| GST @3% | ₹739 | |
| Total | ₹25,388 |
Tips
- Compare effective price per gram
- Ask whether making is on gross or net weight
- Get the purity grade printed on the invoice
Frequently asked questions
Do I get making charges back on resale?
No — resale is based on metal content only.
Silver rates are indicative market references (29 September 2026) and change during the day. Rules on tax, hallmarking and investment products can change — verify with official sources. FinancePortal does not sell silver.